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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord
I don't see the connection between I'll Have Another being worth more in Japan than here because of a different value system we have with stallion prospects and a $15,000 Keeneland yearling winning a race in Russia ... with any of the lasix arguments.
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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord
Maybe some of the anti-lasix people said that anytime a horse receives an injection of lasix -- the lasix shot makes them tainted and ineffective as breeding material to all International breeders? I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it somewhere -- I just haven't seen it argued by anyone around here. I don't read Joe Drape's blog though. Sounds like it could be something he's capable of saying.
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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie
Most arguments are extremely silly, period. The pro lasix ones are ridiculous. And there is no connection. I think Mr. Host was just being clever!
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Making a generic point against the drumbeats that claim American bloodstock is a scourge in the International marketplace.
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